Court seeks voiding of Norfolk remapping into three senatorial districts
Two Norfolk senators filed suit in U S District Court seeking to overturn the General Assembly remapping Norfolk into three single member districts. They allege constitutional violations and propose at large elections for the 5th and 6th districts. The suit targets Gov Holton and state election officials.
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Holton Optimistic About New Virginia Laws
Gov Linwood Holton said no federal approval commitments exist yet for Virginia's reapportionment and omnibus elections laws but he is optimistic the U S Justice Department will review promptly. He delivered the measures to Atty Gen Mitchell and urged action before March 29 to avoid a prolonged session. He noted no racial motive but allowed politics may have influenced some aspects. The redistricting plan reduces four Republicans into two districts while keeping four Democrats, and Fairfax County is criticized for being split in the House plan.
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